How much do you love the person in the mirror? Do they feel complete, or are you waiting for the person who will complete you and live happily ever after? Loving yourself sounds simple, but every influencer on social media pushes us to compare, compete, and seek validation from others, making self-love feel like an …

Nostalgia has a funny way of making us believe that the past was better than it actually was. We look back through a haze of fond memories, often glossing over the tough realities of those “simpler” times. It can be reminiscing about how kids used to play outside until the streetlights came on or how …

Some topics are complicated to talk about, and suicide is a strong rival for the top position on that list. Suicide is a deeply heavy event that has permanent effects on families, friends, and communities. Addressing suicide, much like other mental health challenges, requires sincere empathy if we’re to nurture a compassionate society. Unfortunately, various …

Research suggests that as women age, they may decline social invitations more frequently. While this trend might initially seem puzzling, it sheds light on a complex array of fears and worries that many women grapple with as they navigate growing older. These fears stretch beyond the physical changes associated with aging, encompassing emotional, social, and …

Have you ever felt like you just weren’t tired at the end of the day? Not because you’ve gotten more sleep or suddenly found a secret to limitless energy, but maybe your work, routine, even your entire day has become, well… easy. Too easy. If it’s starting to feel like you’re just mindlessly going through …

“You look so good!” “You’re so smart!” “That was a well-done report!” How do these things phrases you feel? Good, right? Validation from others can feel great, but imagine a life where you don’t have to rely on it to feel confident and secure. Self-validation is about trusting yourself and owning your choices without needing …

Our little ones don’t always grow up to be our best friends. As children grow into adulthood, the dynamics of the parent-child relationship change. Some kids maintain a special bond with their parents, while others board the early morning bus and escape to the farthest town they know away from their folks. When it comes …

Do you find yourself waking up after the weekend already feeling exhausted by the thought of dealing with the week ahead? It doesn’t have to be physical fatigue—even having your mental and emotional energies depleted feels just as rotten. Conserving our energy is more important than ever, now that we know psychologists say that constant …

You may not have realized just how much your upbringing influenced who you are today, but it undoubtedly did. Almost every adult facing mental and emotional challenges can trace these issues back to how they were raised. On the flip side, it is often overlooked that adults who thrive can also attribute their success to …

There are almost twice as many senior women living alone than men. Statistics suggest that about 9.3 million older people living alone are women, while men account for only 4.6 million in the U.S. This trend reflects a move towards female self-reliance and fulfillment, potentially inspiring others to appreciate the beauty of solitude and the …